Peaches Geldof: stars and friends pay tribute

Messages of condolence have flooded in for 25-year-old Peaches Geldof, who had
been found dead

Tributes to Peaches Geldof have been pouring in from musicians, celebrities, politicians and members of the 25-year-old’s family.

Thousands of people paid their respects on social media, tweeting their sadness and thoughts for Geldof’s loved-ones.

Here are some of the many messages of condolence:

"She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us. Writing 'was' destroys me afresh. What a beautiful child. How is this possible that we will not see her again? How is that bearable?” - Bob Geldof, father

"My beloved wife Peaches was adored by myself and her two sons Astala and Phaedra and I shall bring them up with their mother in their hearts every day. We shall love her for ever." - Tom Cohen, husband

“Very, very headstrong which made her quite difficult to look after because she wouldn't follow advice. She seemed to be heading off track but managed to pull herself back. Peaches lived with a deep sadness from childhood." - Ray Levine, former publicist

“Poor sweet Peaches Geldof. We spoke only a month ago and she looked like an angel. This is truly sad. Poor Bob! R.I.P” – Boy George, singer and friend

"My thoughts are with Peaches' family at this awful time. I hope they get to grieve in peace. Peaches, rest in peace gorgeous girl". - Lily Allen, singer and friend

“How much pain, loss and tragedy does one family have to endure? My heart is with Bob, Tom and all the family.” - Midge Ure, musician and family friend

"Devastated about @peaches_g. Sending condolences & respect to the Geldof family. It's unimaginable what they must be going through right now." - Sharon Osbourne, televsion star and family friend

"I extend my deepest sympathies to Bob Geldof and his family on the sudden and untimely death of his daughter Peaches. This is such a difficult cross to bear for any family and all of our thoughts are with Peaches' family and friends at this time.” - Michael D Higgins, Irish President

"The loss of Peaches Geldof is very sad for her family & friends - very sorry for them, so tragic." - Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's deputy first minister

"So sad to hear about Peaches. Rest in peace. The few times I met Peaches she was a sweet, funny warm person. Much love to her family she has left behind." - Simon Cowell, music executive

"Utterly stunned at the terrible news of the death of Peaches Geldof! The dreadful loss of a really lovely woman." - Phillip Schofield, television presenter

"Just heard about Peaches, so unbelievably tragic. So shocked and sad. Sending my thoughts and love to her family". - Holly Willoughby, television presenter

"I'm beyond shocked and saddened to hear about Peaches. Can't quite digest it. Thoughts and so much love to the family." - Fearne Cotton, television and radio presenter